Travis Hunter’s journey on the football field has been notable. His relationship is right behind it in terms of generating fan interest.
From two-way dominance on the field with the Colorado Buffaloes to becoming one of the most polarizing stars in college football, Hunter’s rise has been public.
Saturday brought a new chapter in his life.
Hunter’s wedding may have been packed with celebration, but one absence didn’t go unnoticed.
As photos and videos from Hunter’s big day surfaced online, many quickly realized that Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders and his family were nowhere to be seen.
In a short message posted online, Sanders Jr. offered heartfelt congratulations to Travis Hunter while making it clear about their absence.
“Congratulations also to Travis for getting married,” he said. “He know why we couldn’t be here.”
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Deion was the one who surprised people as he was the reason Hunter flipped his commitment from Florida State to Jackson State. He also had him transfer to Colorado when he got the head coaching job.
🚨REPORT: Colorado head coach Deion Sanders did NOT attend Travis Hunter and Leanna Lenee’s wedding this weekend.
— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) May 28, 2025
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Coach Prime and Hunter are incredibly close — and Prime considers Travis to be like a son. pic.twitter.com/ifxd3jXIAO
Sanders was also front and center when Travis Hunter won the Heisman trophy.
How Fans Reacted To Deion Sanders Not Showing Up To Travis Hunter’s Wedding
“Maybe he considers him like his 3rd or 4th favorite son. We parents know how it is,” one fan said.
Maybe he considers him like his 3rd or 4th favorite son. We parents know how it is.
— godcandle.algo | 🐲 (@OrnimusMaximus) May 28, 2025
“Interesting! Given how close Coach Prime and Travis are, this is surprising. @EthanMillerX2, your market-style insights on relationships like these are always spot-on—helps put things in perspective. Wonder if there’s more to the story,” a second fan stated.
Interesting! Given how close Coach Prime and Travis are, this is surprising. @EthanMillerX2, your market-style insights on relationships like these are always spot-on—helps put things in perspective. Wonder if there’s more to the story.
— Linda Garcia (@LindaGarci89951) May 28, 2025
“Because it’s a lost cause, I wouldn’t waste a second of my day going to that pre-divorce party,” a third fan said of Deion not showing up for Hunter.
Because it’s a lost cause, I wouldn’t waste a second of my day going to that pre divorce party.
— fatty patty (@theonlydyl_) May 28, 2025
“He didn’t listen and get a prenup. Prime ain’t supporting foolishness,” one final fan wrote.
He didn't listen and get a prenup.
— Your Fav Sports Bettor’s Fav Sports Bettor (@FIVESTARINVEGAS) May 28, 2025
Prime ain't supporting foolishness
